star1441 Posted August 21, 2019 at 10:59 PM Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 at 10:59 PM A BYLAW CHANGE - AMENDMENT WAS PRESENTED FOR A FIRST READING. For the second reading, the author introduced some changes in the text. How do we handle it? Acceptable? Or does it becomes a (new) first reading? Or? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted August 21, 2019 at 11:40 PM Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 at 11:40 PM Since RONR does not require a second reading, it is up to your organization to determine the details for any such rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted August 22, 2019 at 12:24 AM Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 at 12:24 AM Do your bylaws actually require a first and second reading? When are the amendments actually voted on? Can you post the applicable language? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted August 22, 2019 at 05:57 PM Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 at 05:57 PM (edited) 18 hours ago, star1441 said: A BYLAW CHANGE - AMENDMENT WAS PRESENTED FOR A FIRST READING. For the second reading, the author introduced some changes in the text. How do we handle it? Acceptable? Or does it becomes a (new) first reading? Or? Thanks. It's up to your society to interpret its own bylaws. In a group I chaired, two readings were required, but if amendments were agreed to, it did not require additional readings. Those with interest in the outcome were deemed to have received sufficient notice. As far as RONR is concerned, once a question is placed before the assembly, the original mover loses control over it. The only way to add any of language would be through the normal amendment process available to any member, and subject to majority approval. Edited August 22, 2019 at 05:57 PM by Gary Novosielski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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